Leamington man jailed after slashing another man's face with a knife

A man has been sentenced to prison for slashing another man in the face with a knife in Leamington earlier this year.

Craig Maddock, aged 34 of Avenue Road, Leamington appeared at Warwick Crown Court today (Friday October 2) for sentencing.

At around 11.45pm on 12 July this year, a man in his 30s was found by police with serious facial injuries in Leamington town centre.

The injuries had been caused by Maddock wounding him with a knife in an alleyway near to Avenue Road.

Maddock and the victim were associates and the motivation for the attack is believed to be related to gang-culture.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment, which he required surgery due to the level of injuries.

Maddock was arrested on July 14 and later charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article.

He was remanded in custody and pleaded guilty at the same court on August 14.

Today, he was sentenced to nine years and six months imprisonment.

Following the outcome, Detective Sergeant Abigail Simpson from the Serious and Complex Crime Team at Warwickshire Police said: "The victim in this case was subjected to a planned and sustained attack by Maddock.

"He was taken to an alley way and assaulted with a large knife, causing extensive injuries to his face, which have required surgery and resulted in permanent disfigurement.

"The severity of this assault cannot be underestimated and could have resulted in loss of life.

"We are pleased with today's outcome which reflects the severity of the offending, and ensures this violent offender is now behind bars."